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Three Irish whiskeys this week, plus the return of Crabbie’s to Scotch and an Islay single malt.
Three Irish whiskeys this week, plus the return of Crabbie’s to Scotch and an Islay single malt.
A double dose of Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila and Glenfiddich Scotch whiskies from Dave Broom this week.
Compass Box’s Calvados-Scotch blend, plus the first releases from the Whisky Sponge.
Our editors assess this year’s eagerly anticipated collection of Scotch whiskies from Diageo.
The first non-Scotch set of whiskies features five new Irish releases in time for St Patrick’s Day.
A series of show-stopper Scotch whiskies this week from Compass Box, Glenfarclas and Loch Lomond.
A double dose of Scotch whiskies each from Bowmore, Islay Mist and Laphroaig.
Three Bs – Balmenach, Benrinnes and Bowmore – and three Glens – Scotia, Moray and Glenlossie.
The discount retailer’s seasonal Scotches, including three aged blends and two mature malts.
Glen Moray, Glen Scotia, Auchroisk, Longrow and Springbank, with some fascinating finishes.
The Islay Fest continues with Scarabus, Aerolite Lyndsay and a smattering of Fèis Ìle drams.
New whiskies including Highland Park Valkyrie and a trio of bargain-priced Lidl single malts.
Four Islay whiskies, including Ardbeg and Bunnahabhain, plus Glenlivet and Aultmore from the SMWS.
Thoughts on the latest whiskies from Benromach, Glen Moray, Ledaig and Tomatin.
Longmorn’s new NAS, Diageo’s Whiskey Union duo, Balblair 2005 and two silent distillery drams.
New bottlings from Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Glenrothes, Fettercairn and Glen Scotia.
GlenDronach Kingsman, Jura One and All, Glen Scotia 18-year-old and Benromach Triple Distilled.
Bushmills and Redbreast from Ireland, plus Glenmorangie, Glen Scotia and Jura from Scotland.
Dave Broom returns from his hols with new Inchmoans, an old Invergordon and a sessionable Aultmore.
Highland Park Fire, two Wemyss Batch Strength whiskies and a trio of Tomatin travel retail releases.
Glendronach, Laphroaig, Macallan and Springbank – they’re all included in the latest new releases.
This week’s picks include a trio of meaty drams from Balmenach, GlenDronach and Macallan.
Dave Broom shares a taste of Islay this week, as the 2017 Fèis Ìle gets under way.
Dave Broom revisits some of the whiskies he found most intriguing from the first 99 batches.
Independent bottlings for the Islay Festival, including Bowmore, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig.
BrewDog’s Boilermaker Series joins bottlings from Thompson Brothers and The Whisky Agency.
Island malts from Arran, Jura and Ledaig, plus three grains: Cambus, Invergordon and Strathclyde.
A rich and sweet theme including three Dalmores, Highland Park, Glenrothes and Auchentoshan.
Five blended malts and one blend do battle as Dave Broom leaves single malts behind for a week.
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane, Macallan Edition No 4, Talisker 40 and Mortlach’s new core range.
A stunning whisky line-up: 70yo Glenlivet, experimental Johnnie Walker, Compass Box and Wolfburn.
Dave Broom reviews Glenmorangie Spìos, Tullibardine 1962 and Tomatin Metal and Water.
Gordon & MacPhail’s 1956 Linkwood, plus Tomintoul and an intriguing quartet of blended malts.
Two single malts, two single grains, two blended malts: a mixed bag of new whisky releases.
It’s a feast this week with Octomore 10, Rosebank Jealousy and a Sherried single grain.
Jura’s Time and Tide meet bottlings from Ardmore, Auchroisk, Imperial and Miltonduff.
Scallywag and Timorous Beastie’s big brothers get a grilling, alongside a host of indie bottlings.
This week’s reviews include Balvenie DoubleWood 25, Aerstone and GlenDronach 15 Revival.
A 1-2-3 of malts from Loch Lomond Group: three Glen Scotias, two Inchmurrins and a Loch Lomond.
A trip around the islands sampling Lagavulin 1991, with a stop at Deanston for the new 40-year-old.
Two blends, including the latest Johnnie Walker, three Bowmores, three 90-plus scores.
Linkwood, Dailuaine, Inchgower and Tamdhu from Speyside, plus a lone interloper from Arran.
Delayed, but worth the wait, as Becky Paskin reviews Campbeltown’s festival editions.
It’s Speyside vs Edinburgh this week as Glenallachie and Glendullan stand up against North British.
A bevy of Bunnahabhains comes under scrutiny, along with Clynelish and Glenrothes.
Our editor Becky Paskin takes a journey through time with Balvenie’s DCS Compendium Chapter 3.
Editor Becky Paskin delivers her verdict on the much-anticipated Game of Thrones single malts.
Our editor, Becky Paskin, selects her top three Scotch whiskies tasted in 2015.
In a year of discovery, there were three whiskies that really captivated our street-wise novice.
Our editor covers all bases with her favourites of 2016: a single malt, single grain and a blend.
Indie bottlings of Glen Elgin, Mortlach and Caol Ila most impressed Dave Broom this year.
A Balvenie tribute, an elderly Talisker and a chewy GlenDronach caught Becky Paskin’s eye.
A 16-year-old Glenallachie, Glenmorangie Artisan Cask and Hudson’s Bay 1670 Blended Scotch.
Two Scotch and one Japanese, featuring a 1971 North of Scotland, 1949 Strathisla and 1979 Yamazaki.
A trio of Islay whiskies from Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Port Ellen impress Angus MacRaild.
Three full-bodied 1940s and ‘50s whiskies bottled for the US take Angus MacRaild’s fancy.
A trio of Islay whiskies, including the oldest Caol Ila ever bottled, deliver high scores.
Three more affordable old bottlings: a mysterious malt, a rare Inverleven and a thumping Lagavulin.
Three old bottlings that demonstrate the variety available in whisky’s back catalogue.
Dusting off three rare Signatory bottlings of Craigduff, Kinclaith and Rare Ayrshire/Ladyburn.
Three legendary (and rightly so) SMWS bottlings, including the very first from the society.
Three rare Japanese morsels are examined, but not all of these Eastern drams show promise.
Angus MacRaild finds solace in three affordable vatted malts from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.
Three spirit-driven 1970s single malts from Ardmore, Glen Garioch and Glenlivet.
A ‘gutsy’ ‘90s Sherried Bowmore, alongside textbook examples of ‘70s Bruichladdich and Caol Ila.
A mixed bag of single malts, regions and styles, including Glenlossie, Jura and Laphroaig.
Three accessible old whiskies, including Bruichladdich, Pride of Strathspey and a Reliance blend.
A trio of Gordon & MacPhail gems distilled around the time of the Second World War.
Three blends from the 1920s-50s have Angus MacRaild dreaming of a bygone era.
A trio of early releases from the SMWS, including Glendullan, Glen Esk and Inchmurrin.
A rummage through the vaults has brought Aberlour, John Begg and Ladyburn treasures to light.
Dave Broom revisits three legendary Port Ellens, but wonders if the liquid is worth the hype.
Macallan, Springbank and Port Ellen all feature in our latest selection from the whisky vaults.
A 1970s trio featuring a Cardhu 12-year-old, Glen Ila 5-year-old and Strathconon 12-year-old.
A 10-year-old Laphroaig, 12-year-old Springbank and a 1930s Whyte & Mackay 10-year-old blend.
The first SMWS bottling of Longrow, plus a lesser-spotted Inchgower and a Tomatin from the 1970s.
Three cracking whiskies here – if you can find them – from Glenury Royal, Caol Ila and Glen Grant.
An early Aberlour bottled for the Italian market, plus ‘ghost’ malts from Brora and Lochside.
A trio of 1960s and ‘70s Signatory malts from Campeltown, Islay and the Highlands.
Three of the somewhat less heralded ‘Glens’ this time: Glen Garioch, Glen Elgin and Glengoyne.